Responsible for managing multiple, diverse, simultaneous programs of varying complexities from inception through completion and ensuring that assigned programs meet cost, schedule, technical and contractual requirements. Establishes and defines a vision for how each program will progress through completion utilizing our stage gate process and convey same vision to IPT (Integrated Product Team), PMO and senior leadership. Will serve as proposal manager for assigned proposals and will lead proposal kick-off meetings, develop BOE with Engineering and Operations team members, develop management and technical responses and ensure compliance to all RFP requirements.

• Assume ownership and accountability for assigned programs to ensure program execution meets customer expectations and schedules while meeting the organization’s financial objectives
• Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPT) in the planning and execution of multiple, complex, new product development and/or production programs in the commercial and defense markets
• Develop WBS, budgets, financial controls, project schedules, for each assigned program. Utilize program review process to provide visibility on program health during monthly program reviews
• Ensure compliance with government and customer requirements
• Identify, quantify and report program risks and opportunities, develop plans to mitigate those risks, and execute mitigation plans.
• Develop time-phased estimates for each program utilizing Oracle Projects and report to leadership per sanctioned governance
• Demonstrate relationship management, strategy development, project management, problem solving and change management skills to provide supervision, guidance and task assignments to program IPT
• Demonstrate strong analytical, oral and written communication and critical thinking skills with the ability to function in high pressure and short-turnaround situations
• Manage and clearly communicate program status, issues and concerns to internal and external customers
• Act as a liaison between operations and other support organizations on financial issues. Interface with subcontractors, suppliers and customers and manage extensive investigations through IPT as required
• Ensure compliance with Company procedures, such as government procurement regulations and program plan requirements
• Must have the ability to solve complex problems, work independently, work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines and think strategically to develop plans and translate into tactical actions
• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree in a Business or Engineering discipline required

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of program management or project engineering managing new product development and/or production programs required.

Certification: Program Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred

Knowledge/Skills: Must possess a strong orientation for customer focus and teamwork. Strong leadership and project management skills. Requires excellent written and oral communication, diplomacy and negotiation skills. Requires the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization. Advanced knowledge of MS Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word are required, with expert skills in MS Project. Highly organized and self-driven with excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a team. Relevant domain experience preferred in: RF and Antenna Systems design, integration and test; missiles and munitions antennas; or electronic Warfare antenna technology.

Security:Secret Security Clearance preferred but not mandatory. US person required (citizen or permanent green card holder.)

Competitive Salary, bonus opportunity and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, 401K with company match and other comprehensive benefits.